A & A Engraving America Remembers West Point Bicentennial Tribute Colt Cowboy .45 Colt Revolver, 5.5 Inch, Limited Edition 52 of 300
This America Remembers West Point Bicentennial Tribute revolver is a 2002 limited edition built on the Colt Cowboy single-action platform and embellished by A & A Engraving Inc. It features a high-polish nickel finish with extensive gold inlays honoring the United States Military Academy, and it is officially licensed by the Association of Graduates. Individually numbered 52 of 300, this .45 Colt revolver pairs commemorative artistry with Colt’s classic single-action configuration in a collectible presentation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. Some small areas show slight finish dulling.
What’s Included
- Fitted hardwood presentation/display case with glass lid and interior authorization plaque
- Presentation/display case key
- America Remembers documentation set and Certificate of Authenticity for the West Point Bicentennial Tribute Revolver
- White cotton presentation gloves
- Owner's Manual
Built on a Colt Cowboy single-action revolver, this tribute model is chambered in .45 Colt with a 5.5-inch barrel and a 6-shot cylinder. It retains the classic single-action-only operation, fixed-blade front sight, and topstrap groove rear sight. The revolver was issued in 2002 as part of the West Point Bicentennial program and is marked as number 52 of 300.
The high-polish nickel finish is complemented by extensive gold inlays. Notable elements include a gold-inlaid West Point crest medallion at the muzzle, a cylinder band bearing DUTY • HONOR • COUNTRY with gold-inlaid cadet figures, and scroll accents with gold motifs across the frame and recoil shield. The backstrap carries a gold-inlaid monument motif, and the hammer, trigger, ejector-rod head, and small parts are gold tone.
Commemorative legends and proofs reinforce provenance and licensing. Markings include U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY BICENTENNIAL TRIBUTE; COLT COWBOY 45 COLT; COLT'S P.F.A. MFG. CO., HARTFORD, CT, U.S.A.; A & A ENGRAVING INC., Rapid City, S.D.; and AMERICA REMEMBERS, AHL, ASHLAND, VA.
The edition marking 052 OF 300 appears on the trigger guard, and the program was authorized by the Association of Graduates, United States Military Academy.
Construction is all steel with a nickel-finished frame and cylinder, paired with black checkered grips featuring Rampant Colt medallions. The revolver was embellished by A & A Engraving Inc. in the United States, aligning its presentation-grade finish with its official commemorative status and complete presentation case set.